Oregon family saw black sludge in toilets and tubs, sues nearby mine over tainted wells

Oregon family saw black sludge in toilets and tubs, sues nearby mine over tainted wells

An Oregon family's well water problems have escalated into a larger groundwater fight after black sludge began appearing in household fixtures and state tests identified contaminants in nearby wells. The family is now seeking more than $25 million from a major construction materials company, saying reckless mining practices polluted the water they depend on every day. What happened? Ashley McCormick, a local realtor and mother of three, and her …